Lake St. Clair is one of Michigan’s treasures, a beautiful freshwater body of water north of Detroit. There are access points for boaters and fishers, but there are just a few areas where the public can enjoy spending time by the lakeshore. Ford House is one of those places, one of the most idyllic for enjoying views of Lake St. Clair. With a grounds pass, visitors can bring a picnic and relax as they take in the beauty of the lake. When the Visitor Center and Administration

It's time to scroll and marvel at the latest and greatest photos from our construction site! It won't be a construction site for too much longer, with the doors to the Visitor Center projected to open in spring 2021. After that, we'll be telling more Ford family stories, offering deeper dives into the history, and bringing you excellent dining and shopping experiences. Our staff will be moving their offices into the new Administration Building, alleviating the wear and tear o

One of the newest developments in our expansion project is that the construction crew put in plant mix for an education garden. It may just look like soil in this photo -- but soon, it will be as beautiful as fall colors and lovely stone work you can see here. The education garden site is located outside of the future education wing of our new Visitor Center, coming in 2021. The wing includes multi-purpose rooms that will be used for our educational programming. The garden w